Aerial Surveillance of 'Sonamu Pine Wilt Disease' Across Gyeongnam... Covering 272,000 ha

Aerial surveillance. / Provided by Gyeongnam Provincial Government

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju-cheol In] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 28th that it will conduct aerial surveillance to prevent the spread of pine wilt disease and ensure a rapid response.

The aerial surveillance, conducted throughout September, will cover pine forests spanning 272,000 hectares across 18 cities and counties, including Changwon-si.

The surveillance results will be used as basic data for establishing pest control strategies in the second half of the year. Dead trees discovered during the surveillance will be inspected in detail on the ground by the city and county forest pest control teams, who will then carry out pest control operations.

For areas where pine wilt disease has occurred or where there is concern about its spread, joint detailed surveillance will be conducted with the local forest service.

Kang Myeong-hyo, Director of the Forest Policy Division of Gyeongnam Province, stated, "Aerial surveillance is important for early detection of infected trees and preventing omission of damaged dead trees in controlling pine wilt disease. After aerial surveillance, we will strengthen ground inspections and do our best to prepare for pest control in the second half of the year."

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